Looking to add roster versatility after signing Jason Giambi, the Rockies have agreed on a one-year, $1.3-million deal with utilityman Melvin Mora, his agent confirmed.

Mora will be used as a backup second and third baseman, while also serving as a right-handed pinch-hitter who could play the outfield on a double switch. I have been writing about this for a week that Mora profiled well for the Rockies. Colorado moved to Mora when Orlando Cabrera accepted the Reds’ $3-million contract to be their shortstop.

Patrick, a third-generation Colorado native, is back for his second stint covering the Rockies. He first covered the team from 2005-2009, helping chronicle “Rocktober” in 2007 and also following the team’s playoff run in 2009.

Nick Groke has worked at The Denver Post since 1997, as a sports reporter, city reporter, entertainment writer and digital editor and producer, among other newsroom posts. He also writes regularly about boxing, soccer, MMA and NASCAR.